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Posted March 26, 2012 06:41 pm - Updated January 22, 2016 04:15 pm

Court denies Mayfield appeal

LOCAL

Cohens headed

to jr. college

Memorial Day running back Lamir Cohens, who keyed the Blue Thunder’s success on the football field the last two seasons, announced Monday he will play next season at the College of the Redwoods, a junior college near Eureka in Northern California.

“I’ve never been to California, but (assistant) coach (Tony) Welch had a connection there and helped me get in,” said Cohens, a two-time All-Savannah Morning News selection who rushed for 1,711 yards last year with 28 touchdowns. “I’ve done a lot of research and it’s really a beautiful area. I love the scenery and the atmosphere. My goal is to play there for two years and then transfer to a Division I school to play.”

Memorial coach Michael Thompson, who has seen Cohens help lead his team to back to back GISA state title games, says the running back has what it takes to play at the Division I level.

“He’s got great vision when he’s running with the ball,” Thompson said. “We think it will be good for Lamir to go to a new area. He’s a mature kid, with a lot of natural ability. With his work ethic, I think he’s got a great chance to succeed in California and move on to the next level.”

NASCAR

Court denies

Mayfield appeal

RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court in Virginia has refused to revive a lawsuit by former racecar driver Jeremy Mayfield’s against NASCAR over his suspension for failing a random drug test.

A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled Monday that U.S. District Judge Graham Mullen in Charlotte, N.C., did not abuse his discretion in dismissing Mayfield’s complaint.

After his 2009 suspension, Mayfield sued NASCAR; its owner, Brian Zachary France; and a drug testing company for defamation, unfair and deceptive trade practices, breach of contract and negligence. Mullen tossed out the suit because Mayfield had, as a driver and an owner, signed documents waiving his right to sue.

Mayfield has argued that over-the-counter and prescription medications led to the positive test at Richmond International Raceway.

GOLF

Palmer released

from hospital

ORLANDO, Fla. — Arnold Palmer is out of the hospital and back at work.

A spokesman for the tournament named for the golfing great says Palmer was released Monday morning. The 82-year-old Palmer had been hospitalized overnight in Florida as a precaution because of high blood pressure from new medication.

Spokesman Bev Norwood said Palmer returned to his office Monday and planned on having dinner at the golf club.

Palmer was absent at the 18th green at Bay Hill on Sunday when Tiger Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Palmer had been advised to monitor his blood pressure throughout the day. A test about 15 minutes before the tournament ended showed an increase in his blood pressure.

BASKETBALL

Bookies like

Kentucky, OSU

LAS VEGAS — Sin City casinos are sticking with Kentucky and Ohio State as Final Four favorites and still think the Wildcats have by far the best shot of winning the NCAA title.

Odds put out by Nevada casinos after the matchups were set show they think Kentucky — the No. 1 seed overall in the tournament — has a 52 percent shot at the title despite needing to win two more games, gambling expert RJ Bell of Pregame.com told The Associated Press.

Cantor Gaming, which operates six sports books in Las Vegas and shares its lines with the vast majority of Nevada’s 186 sports books, made Kentucky a 9.5-point favorite over Louisville and Ohio State a 3-point favorite over Kansas for Saturday’s semifinals.

Mike Colbert, Cantor’s risk management director, said early wagers including several bettors gambling $10,000 each on Louisville pushed Kentucky down to a 9-point favorite. But he said he expects Wildcat bets to come later in the week.